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My paintings are visceral manifestations of intimate journeys I
take deep within my sub conscious mind and body. My process
often mirrors the magic of a free style dance where the raw power
of impulse, instinct and trust riffs with an all too willing sense of
freedom and unbridled imagination. The results are often like
dreamscapes where narratives and characters slowly reveal
themselves to me with each new brushstroke.
I’ve been most recognized for my hyper-stylized, kinetic
portrayals of urbanite hooligan’s, musicians and athletes. These
early Contemporary Pop Figuratives were the perfect subjects for
me to refine and cultivate my fascination to bend, twist and
contort the perspectives of the human figure in motion. As an avid
animal lover, many of my favorite furry friends have staked their
claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In
the latest body of work, I’ve redirected the main focus from the
figure to that of the animal realm.
take deep within my sub conscious mind and body. My process
often mirrors the magic of a free style dance where the raw power
of impulse, instinct and trust riffs with an all too willing sense of
freedom and unbridled imagination. The results are often like
dreamscapes where narratives and characters slowly reveal
themselves to me with each new brushstroke.
I’ve been most recognized for my hyper-stylized, kinetic
portrayals of urbanite hooligan’s, musicians and athletes. These
early Contemporary Pop Figuratives were the perfect subjects for
me to refine and cultivate my fascination to bend, twist and
contort the perspectives of the human figure in motion. As an avid
animal lover, many of my favorite furry friends have staked their
claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In
the latest body of work, I’ve redirected the main focus from the
figure to that of the animal realm.
These mystical creatures often possess human-like characteristics that
serve both as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the
always adventurous plight of the human condition. The subjects are placed
in both familiar and dream like realities where their actions and
expressions convey the pure truth of completely existing in the moment. In
the “now.”
Many of my paintings are subliminal self portraits to a large degree.
Regardless of what I am creating, the process taps me right into the depths
of my inner most emotional state. As an improvisational painter, these
feelings become one with my goal. I get tuned in and tuned out at
simultaneously. This is my bliss. Compositions are born out of personal
stories that reflect onto the canvas the unique way the world moves both
within and around me..
serve both as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the
always adventurous plight of the human condition. The subjects are placed
in both familiar and dream like realities where their actions and
expressions convey the pure truth of completely existing in the moment. In
the “now.”
Many of my paintings are subliminal self portraits to a large degree.
Regardless of what I am creating, the process taps me right into the depths
of my inner most emotional state. As an improvisational painter, these
feelings become one with my goal. I get tuned in and tuned out at
simultaneously. This is my bliss. Compositions are born out of personal
stories that reflect onto the canvas the unique way the world moves both
within and around me..
Contemporary artist Adam Stone was born in Hollywood, California in 1966. He
grew up in the ethnically diverse and cultural melting pot of L.A.’s historic Miracle
Mile district.
A fertile ground for the early inspiration that would ultimately serve as the catalyst
for his style of contemporary urban expressionism.
A self taught painter- He was born into a family of artists where art was not only a
means of self expression but one of survival in and of itself. His parents were early
pioneers in the L.A. street fine art festival scene back in the early 70’s.
At the age of 17, he began to experiment with collage assemblages and reverse
glass painting. He started selling these early works on the Venice Beach
Boardwalk and after a couple successful years, he began to exhibit in many of the
local Southern California Fine Art Festivals that his family helped refine.
His love for painting the human figure in motion can be traced to an early
admiration of the strong character renderings, bold colors and dramatic
perspectives featured in the art of Marvel and DC comic books. His figurative
paintings depicting scenes from night clubs, musicians and athletes were perfect
subjects to convey his fascination with the raw and breath taking power of human
emotional and physical intention.
grew up in the ethnically diverse and cultural melting pot of L.A.’s historic Miracle
Mile district.
A fertile ground for the early inspiration that would ultimately serve as the catalyst
for his style of contemporary urban expressionism.
A self taught painter- He was born into a family of artists where art was not only a
means of self expression but one of survival in and of itself. His parents were early
pioneers in the L.A. street fine art festival scene back in the early 70’s.
At the age of 17, he began to experiment with collage assemblages and reverse
glass painting. He started selling these early works on the Venice Beach
Boardwalk and after a couple successful years, he began to exhibit in many of the
local Southern California Fine Art Festivals that his family helped refine.
His love for painting the human figure in motion can be traced to an early
admiration of the strong character renderings, bold colors and dramatic
perspectives featured in the art of Marvel and DC comic books. His figurative
paintings depicting scenes from night clubs, musicians and athletes were perfect
subjects to convey his fascination with the raw and breath taking power of human
emotional and physical intention.
An avid animal lover, many of his favorite furry friends have staked their
claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In the latest
body of work, he’s redirected the focus from that of the figure to the animal
realm. These mystical creatures often possess human-like characteristics
that serve as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the
adventurous plight of the human condition.
The goal is to place the subjects in both familiar and dream like realities
where their actions and expressions take us on a visceral trip deep into our
mind’s eye. To places within our psyche and spirit where our imagination
and intuition light the way.
Over the last two decades, he has been one of the most collected street
artists in his generation. He has traversed the entire country consistantly
participating in no less than 25-30 exhibitions a year. As a result he has
cultivated a very diverse and loyal following. During this time he has sold
over a thousand of his original paintings in many of the nation’s most
prestigious fine art festivals. His Jazz Legends mural in conjunction with The
American Red Cross benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans was a mainstay in the heart of West Hollywood, CA for years.
Currently living and working in Los Angeles. His art work is represented in
both public and private collections around the world. Some of the more
noteable collector’s being...
Eddie Murphy
Rosie O’Donnell
Nils Lofgren
Incubus
Connie Stevens
Joely Fischer
Ginger Lynn Allen
Los Angeles Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks
Robert Gore Rifkind (Gore Rifkind Study Center for German
Expressionism- LACMA)
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (LAX)
Monterey Marriott
claim amidst the compositions of these earlier figurative works. In the latest
body of work, he’s redirected the focus from that of the figure to the animal
realm. These mystical creatures often possess human-like characteristics
that serve as a whimsical reflection and satirical commentary on the
adventurous plight of the human condition.
The goal is to place the subjects in both familiar and dream like realities
where their actions and expressions take us on a visceral trip deep into our
mind’s eye. To places within our psyche and spirit where our imagination
and intuition light the way.
Over the last two decades, he has been one of the most collected street
artists in his generation. He has traversed the entire country consistantly
participating in no less than 25-30 exhibitions a year. As a result he has
cultivated a very diverse and loyal following. During this time he has sold
over a thousand of his original paintings in many of the nation’s most
prestigious fine art festivals. His Jazz Legends mural in conjunction with The
American Red Cross benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans was a mainstay in the heart of West Hollywood, CA for years.
Currently living and working in Los Angeles. His art work is represented in
both public and private collections around the world. Some of the more
noteable collector’s being...
Eddie Murphy
Rosie O’Donnell
Nils Lofgren
Incubus
Connie Stevens
Joely Fischer
Ginger Lynn Allen
Los Angeles Dodgers
Arizona Diamondbacks
Robert Gore Rifkind (Gore Rifkind Study Center for German
Expressionism- LACMA)
Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (LAX)
Monterey Marriott
| Adam Stone |
| "The Daydream Merchant" (2008) (30" x 48") |
| "Independence day" 2008 (30" x 48") |
| "Serendipity" 2008 36" x 48" Acrylic on canvas |
| "The Flight of Peter" (36" x 72") |
| "Down The Rabbit Hole" (30" x 40) |
| "Li'l Red" (27" x 40") |
| "Bourbon Street" (36" x 60") |
| The GP Color Road Warrior... |
| "Writer's Block" (27" x 40") 2007 |
| "Wild Night at Bar Deregulation!" |